Microbiology MCQs
Microbiology MCQs cover bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology, testing pathogen identification, microbial physiology, and infection control. Ideal for MDCAT, FCPS, NTS, and USMLE preparation, these quizzes boost academic knowledge, clinical skills, and exam success.
Q: A zoonotic disease is transmitted from
A) Water to humans
B) Humans to humans
C) Animals to humans
D) Humans to plants
Q: The viral disease characterized by hydrophobia is
A) Hepatitis A
B) Influenza
C) Polio
D) Rabies
Q: Bacteria capable of surviving extreme heat are classified as
A) Acidophiles
B) Mesophiles
C) Psychrophiles
D) Thermophiles
Q: A growth medium designed to distinguish between different organisms based on metabolic activity is called
A) Minimal medium
B) Differential medium
C) Complex medium
D) Selective medium
Q: The KOH test is used to detect
A) DNA synthesis
B) Gram-negative bacteria
C) Fungal elements in skin scrapings
D) Acid-fast bacilli